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Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has opened up about her new life in New York, weeks after relocating from Lagos following a management deal with American entertainment giant Roc Nation.  In a deeply personal Substack post titled “I’m not scared, I promise,” the singer shared her struggles with loneliness, cold weather, and moments of self-doubt in the unfamiliar city. Ayra described her New York apartment as “almost empty” and painted a vivid picture of life in the city, calling it “a walk-in freezer.” She admitted that the harsh weather and isolation have sometimes made her question her decision to move.…

Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah — 1 year, 152 days (youngest male artist) From Ghana, Ace-Liam became the world’s youngest male artist when he was just 1 year and 152 days old. His mother, herself an artist, introduced him to a canvas and paint at six months. What began as playful crawling through paint turned into his first artwork titled “The Crawl”. That painting, and the works that followed, were exhibited publicly and even sold. Ace-Liam’s record challenges assumptions about what a toddler can or cannot do — proving creativity knows no age. Joseph Harris-Birtill — 2 years, 182 days (youngest…

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the long-held stereotype that women are the primary “gold diggers” in relationships, insisting that men are often the ones strategically pursuing wealth through marriage. Speaking on her podcast with Tacha, Makinwa criticised society’s tendency to stigmatise women who marry wealthy men, while men who do the same rarely face scrutiny. Read Also: Sarah Martins reveals ex turned her into a gold digger She argued that many men deliberately marry into affluent families without the same public criticism women receive. “People are constantly insulting women for knowing what they want,” Makinwa said. “You sit with all…

Nigerian actress Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie, has accused an unnamed witch of allegedly attacking her and her children.  The actress shared her claims in a series of posts on her Instagram page on Wednesday, warning the individual to stop the attacks immediately. In her posts, Judy wrote: “Let this be the last time you & your coven members will come to attack me. I know you are seeing this. The manipulation to gain pity is okay, but consistently attacking me & my children is the other part people don’t see”.  Read Also: Stop constant complaints about…

Nigerian musician Ruger has ignited controversy after sharing his views on women who undergo Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedures. The singer expressed his opinion on X, suggesting that women with BBLs tend to have a “bad character.” In his post, Ruger wrote in pidgin English: “When I see girl with BBL, I dey straight up think say dem get bad character. Be like the procedure dey come with small attitude and ogba.” Read Also: Ruger: How fame, touring affected my love life The remarks quickly drew reactions from social media users, many of whom criticised the singer for targeting women’s…

Ace Nigerian producer and music executive Don Jazzy has described Afrobeats as still “a baby” compared to other global music genres, despite the worldwide recognition the sound has gained.  The Mavin Records boss shared his thoughts in a recent post on X, emphasising that the genre and its practitioners are still learning and evolving in a constantly changing industry. Don Jazzy highlighted the rapid growth of Nigerian music, particularly noting how the cost of producing and promoting Afrobeats content has skyrocketed over the years.  Read Also: Don Jazzy reacts to early UK car accident He pointed out that six years ago,…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed that he wants fellow artist Asake to perform at his wedding. The Starboy boss shared this during a recent appearance on Apple Music Radio alongside DJ Tunez, where he praised Asake’s talent and influence on African music. Wizkid explained that Asake’s hit song “Omo Ope” instantly made him a fan, but “Remember” remains his favourite track. He told Asake that he would like the song performed at his wedding, describing it as “an amazing record.” Read Also: Wizkid shades Davido as ‘Morayo’ tops Apple Music “You Omo Ope made me an Asake fan from the…

Popular Nigerian comedian Klint Da Drunk has opened up about the turning point that made him switch from pursuing a music career to becoming one of the country’s most recognisable comedy acts.  In a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the entertainer shared how a single moment on his school campus convinced him that music was not his destined path. Klint Da Drunk, whose real name is Afamefuna Igwemba, recalled that he was actively pursuing music while studying at the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Enugu. Read Also: ‘Why I quit football for music’, Kcee opens up  At the time,…

Nigerian singer and producer CKay has made global music history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to have a solo song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.  His breakout hit “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)”, released in 2019, crossed the milestone this week, marking a major achievement for Afrobeats and African music. With this record, CKay also becomes the first solo male African artist to reach the landmark on the streaming platform. Read Also: Top Five Nigerian Record Label Titans Shaking the Nigerian Music Industry in 2025 The song, which started as a modest release, later exploded into a worldwide sensation,…